Welcome to The Benefit Bank Self‑Serve

The Benefit Bank can connect you with the support you need. You can use our free service to apply for public benefits, file your tax return or FAFSA, and register to vote. If you already know what applications you would like to complete, log in to The Benefit Bank.

Answer a few questions to get an idea of what you may be eligible for: QuickCheck

Get Benefits

The Benefit Bank network of faith- and community-based organizations connects communities to tax credits and public benefits, working to close the gap between public funds and people in need. Trained Benefit Bank counselors help clients complete tax returns and applications for a variety of public programs, such as food assistance, child care assistance, health coverage, and energy assistance programs.

Trained Benefit Bank counselors can assist you in using The Benefit Bank:

To complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To file your federal income tax return

To file your state income tax return (not available in every state)

To apply for public benefits

Use The Benefit Bank Site Locator to find free Counselor assistance near you.

Try
QuickCheck
- Eligibility Screener to estimate the benefits you may be able to receive.

Taxes

Use The Benefit Bank for fast, easy, FREE tax filing! Our expert system makes accurate calculations and asks the right questions to find the most income deductions and tax credits for you. File and enjoy freedom from predatory Refund Anticipation Loans. E-filing is available in select states. Please note that if you are married and filing a joint return with your spouse, you must have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $95,000 or less to use our online service. If you are not married or not filing jointly with your spouse, you must have an AGI of $65,000 or less to use our online service.

Special Features

Simple to follow instructions for first-time users

Step-by-step guidance

Error checking

Direct deposit option

Federal tax filing

State tax filing for residents of North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia

Student Financial Aid

The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important tool in the financial aid application process. The information captured through a FAFSA application is used by the federal government, states, colleges, and private organizations to determine eligibility for student aid such as grants, scholarships, and loans.

How The Benefit Bank Can Help

You can complete a paper application to submit by mail. Or, you can complete a worksheet to use at FAFSA on the Web, where you will submit an electronic application on their website. The Benefit Bank will not electronically submit your FAFSA application.

Your Next Steps

Discover what programs are available to you using QuickCheck.
From there, you can create an account or log in to begin the
application process.

Documents to Print and Take Home

Voter Registration

Complete this process in order to be able to vote in federal, state, and local elections in
North Carolina.
You are eligible to register if you are a U.S. citizen, a legal resident of the state where you register, and will be 18 years old by the next election.
Many states have additional requirements, such as requiring ex-felons to have their voting rights restored and requiring some form of voter identification to be presented at the polls. The Benefit Bank will explain your state's specific rules as you complete the application.

How The Benefit Bank Can Help

You can use The Benefit Bank to fill out a voter registration application for yourself or anyone in your household. You can also change registration information, like name or address. Once you complete the questions, you can sign and print the completed form and mail it to the location listed for your state.

Your Next Steps

Discover what programs are available to you using QuickCheck.
From there, you can create an account or log in to begin the
application process.